CVE-2012-4268

Name: CVE-2012-4268
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-08-13T22:55:01.303+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.05%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4268 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in bulletproof-security/admin/options.php in the BulletProof Security plugin before .47.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING header.. EPSS estimates a 2.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in bulletproof-security/admin/options.php in the BulletProof Security plugin before .47.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING header.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.05%

78.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ait-Pro	Bulletproof-Security	<= .47

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 13, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4268?

How severe is CVE-2012-4268?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4268 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4268?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST